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Meal families

Sea fish

Sardinade

Whole, ungutted sardines, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with thyme blossoms or Herbes de Provence, then grilled.

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Cheeses

Blue cheese

Cheese made from sheep’s, goat’s, and/or cow’s milk, containing internal mold with colors ranging from blue to grey-green.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Bay scallops with orange sauce

Orange sauce : orange juice with white wine or a reduced veal or poultry stock.

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Cold starters

Lobster paté

Served cold.

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Seafood quiche

Quiche : shortcrust pastry topped with a mixture of eggs and cream combined with seafood, vegetables, meat, and/or cheese.
Served hot or cold.

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Sea fish

Salmon tartare with soy sauce

Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.

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Sea fish

Salmon tartare with fresh cream and chives

Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.

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Cheeses

Brie de Melun

France. Île-de-France. Seine-et-Marne. Melun.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a bloomy rind.

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Desserts

Tiramisu

Italy. Veneto.
A specialty made of Italian biscuits (Savoiardi) layered and soaked in coffee, with a mixture of whipped eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavored with cocoa.
Tiramisu literally means "Pull me up" (towards gastronomic bliss).

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